Encyclopedia Entries are Objects where the main content is primarily made up of text. The purpose of each Entry is to explain a topic in some level of detail. There are currently three levels of Encyclopedia Entries — Level 5, Level 3, and Level 1.
We have reserved Level 2 and Level 4 in case we need them in the future as we continue to develop the Encyclopedia.
Level 5 Entries
A Level 5 Entry provides an in-depth article covering a Subject. At a minimum, Level 5 Entries include these Content Components:
- Title
- Coverage
- Abstract
- Featured Image
- Author
- Overview or Summary
- Facts
- History or Biography*
- Citation Information
- Taxonomies
Level 5 Entries might include:
- An Appendix.
- AP US History Alignment.
- An embedded video that provides more information that aligns with the Content Components.
*The History or Biography is written as a traditional Narrative or as a detailed Timeline.
Level 3 Entries
A Level 3 Entry provides a detailed article covering a Subject. At a minimum, Level 3 Entries include these Content Components:
- Title
- Coverage
- Abstract
- Author
- Overview or Summary
- Facts
- History or Biography**
- Citation Information
- Taxonomies
Level 3 Entries might include:
- Featured Image.
- Appendix.
- AP US History Alignment.
- An embedded video that provides more information that aligns with the Content Components.
**The History or Biography might be written as a traditional Narrative or as a detailed Timeline, or it might be presented as lists of Facts, separated by section headings.
Fact-based Histories or Biographies can be expanded later to full Narratives, as necessary, based on the needs of AHC users and readers.
Level 1 Entries
A Level 1 Entry provides a high-level article covering a Subject. At a minimum, Level 1 Entries include these Content Components:
- Title
- Coverage
- Abstract
- Short Summary or Overview, or a short list of Facts.
- Author
- Citation Information
Level 1 Entries might include:
- Featured Image.
- Appendix.
- AP US History Alignment.
- An embedded video that provides more information that aligns with the Content Components.
Content Components
Title — The name of the Subject being covered in the Entry.
Coverage — The range of dates (start and end) covered in the Entry.
Role — A qualifier for the Subject. The Role is sometimes used to help differentiate between Topics with a similar Title, such as John Brown.
Abstract — A short summary of the Entry, usually less than 100 words.
Summary — A short summary of the Entry, but longer than the Abstract. Summaries can range from 100 to 1,000 words. Summaries are typically found in the Older Encyclopedia Entries.
Facts — A list of important data associated with the Subject. The list of Facts varies based on the subject matter.
Significance — A block of text that explains the importance of a Subject in American History.
Overview — The same as the Summary. New Encyclopedia Entries use this term in lieu of Summary.
History — An article that explains a Subject that is not a Person.
Biography — An article that explains a Subject that is a Person.
Analysis — A detailed look at a Subject. This is typically used for a treaty, such as the Jay Treaty or the provisions of the Sugar Act. The Analysis is sometimes presented in Question/Answer format.
Timeline — A timeline of key events relevant to the Subject.
Accomplishments — A timeline of accomplishments relevant to the Subject. This is sometimes combined with the Timeline.
Author — The primary author of the article.
Appendix — Additional information that expands on the Entry or provides context.
AP US History Alignment — Objects are aligned with the appropriate Units in the AP US History (APUSH) curriculum. This provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Subjects if desired.
Citation Information — Includes Dublin Core Metadata and other information that can be used to cite Entries.
Taxonomies — Includes the Categories and Tags that are used to organize Objects in the Encyclopedia by Letter, Time Period, Geography, and Topics.
Notes — In-page Notes provided by AHC Staff to provide clarification or context. These are typically identified by “AHC Notes.”
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